Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by … [Continue reading]
In Which God sends Ravens and Meat in the Wilderness
Sermon on Elijah at St. Aldate's (1 Kings 17) A mixture of the sermon notes and my thoughts Elijah Fed by Ravens 1Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbea in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will … [Continue reading]
The Sweet Coming of the Holy Spirit–“When the Spirit Comes”
“Which of you fathers, if your son asks forf a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father … [Continue reading]
Hiding yourself in God, Psalm 57
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the danger has passed. Psalm 57. I love how the Psalms tune and sensitise my spirit, make me aware of thoughts and … [Continue reading]
“More things are wrought by prayer,” Tennyson, Morte D’Arthur
I love this passage from Tennyson's Morte D'Arthur And slowly answer'd Arthur from the barge: "The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. Comfort … [Continue reading]
How I am Navigating Facebook
I started using Facebook last year, in 2009, when it was 4 years old. It's an amazing success story, and I do love it for how it connects me to people from my past, from various phases and stages of my life. It's amazing--an amazing way to tap the … [Continue reading]
“All may; none must; some should:” The Anglican Mantra
As I was reading about the life of Cranmer, celebrated in the Martyr's Memorial in Oxford, I came across this splendid Anglican aphorism for the practice of Confession. "All may; none must; some should". Despite its sad and bloody beginnings, … [Continue reading]
Sundays, Poustinia, and Rest
Several, several years ago, Roy and I went on a retreat in a "poustinia," a concept popularized by Catherine Doherty. We were given a cabin in the snowy woods in Minnesota, and meals were brought to us in a basket. The center was called "Pacem in … [Continue reading]
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